View of Pirna from the Sonnenstein Castle 1755

"View of Pirna from the Sonnenstein Castle" is a 1755 oil painting by Bernardo Bellotto, a prominent Italian painter who is known for his vedute (cityscape views). This particular work, now located in the Hermitage Museum, presents a picturesque panorama of the town of Pirna, Saxony, viewed from the Sonnenstein Castle. The painting captures the daily life of the town, depicting the castle in its imposing grandeur and the bustling activity of the town below. It's a characteristic example of Bellotto's meticulous detail and the captivating perspective of his urban landscapes, representing the golden age of European vedute painting.